To maintain one's political status and please one's country, certain qualities, traits and skills are required. For some, political skills may be a natural or intuitive trait. For others, it is uncomfortable and requires excessive effort. In both cases, political skills must be exercised and honed in order to reap the benefits. For example, one may naturally possess skills such as listening to others, communication and engagement. On the other hand, one may not possess these skills and it may require excessive effort. Prince Hal realizes that he must learn to possess these characteristics if he is to become a successful king. Shakespeare's Henry IV, Part I deals with King Henry IV's struggle to maintain his control over the English throne that he usurped from Richard II. The play deals with the conflict between King Henry IV and his son, Prince Harry, and their strained relationship. King Henry is the ruling king of England. He is exhausted by worries and feelings of guilt over having won his throne through a civil war. Hal, the Prince of Wales who demonstrates his ability to manipulate others to achieve his selfish goals. Hal is an effective leader because unlike his father, his mastery of language shows that he will be a virtuous ruler, able to understand the lower and upper classes and manipulate them into believing his words. Hal is the Prince of Wales and heir to the British throne. was able to manipulate both the nobles and the court in order to satisfy his needs. First, his ability to speak confidently between the lower and upper class allowed him to gain authority in many areas. At the beginning of the play, Poins tells Hal and Falstaff that a robbery is planned for...... middle of paper ......der to maintain success. King Henry showed that he was limited to a single language, which caused him to not gain access to power from the lower classes and subsequently caused him to focus on his political status. On the other hand, Hal presented himself to viewers as a friendly character, but he continued to manipulate and lie to others to achieve his goals. Henry IV n, Part 1 introduces the idea of ​​political power and the different characteristics that leaders follow. The lesson for the audience, therefore, is to develop relationships with different people who will expand their scope of inspiration and their ability to progress towards success. We can learn from King Henry's mistakes and remember to be visible and well-positioned, so that society can see our strengths and talents. Works Cited Shakespeare, William. Henry I, part 1. New York: Simon & Schuster, 2009. Print